Counties move from the front lines to the leading edge of the national recovery.
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County News Hot Topics: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 and the Path Ahead
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County leaders reflect on lessons learned from COVID-19
Whether large or small, county officials learned on the job how a once-in-lifetime pandemic could challenge the way they work and find solutions to protect their residents[name]County News ArticleWhether large or small, county officials learned on the job how a once-in-lifetime pandemic could challenge the way they work and find solutions to protect their residents -
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Counties, it’s time to THRIVE
After battling the pandemic on the front lines for nearly two years, NACo President Larry Johnson sees counties as the leaders of the national economic and social growth and prosperity.[name]County News ArticleAfter battling the pandemic on the front lines for nearly two years, NACo President Larry Johnson sees counties as the leaders of the national economic and social growth and prosperity. -
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Counties get creative to help residents with COVID recovery funding
The State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, will be a key resource in aiding county recoveries.[name]County News ArticleThe State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, will be a key resource in aiding county recoveries. -
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COVID-19 relief dollars directly benefit residents
In New Hanover County, N.C., talk about helping residents and businesses affected by the pandemic quickly became action.[name]County News ArticleIn New Hanover County, N.C., talk about helping residents and businesses affected by the pandemic quickly became action. -
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Counties beef up online services during pandemic
The pandemic prompted counties to improve their online interactivity in an effort to maintain or improve their levels of service to residents.[name]County News ArticleThe pandemic prompted counties to improve their online interactivity in an effort to maintain or improve their levels of service to residents. -
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California county emphasizes emotional well-being in pivot to preschool distance learning
When San Bernadino transitioned its preschool services to remote delivery as the pandemic began, plans were already in place to augment instruction with emotional and mental health support for students and families.[name]County News ArticleWhen San Bernadino transitioned its preschool services to remote delivery as the pandemic began, plans were already in place to augment instruction with emotional and mental health support for students and families. -
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COVID-19 better prepares counties for next unforeseen emergency
Dutchess County, N.Y. Executive Marc Molinaro: Decisive action by county leaders to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus meant the difference between life and death, and the experience will be valuable when counties meet the next crisis.[name]County News ArticleDutchess County, N.Y. Executive Marc Molinaro: Decisive action by county leaders to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus meant the difference between life and death, and the experience will be valuable when counties meet the next crisis. -
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Proposed legislation lends more flexibility to recovery fund spending for counties
More help for counties to battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may be on the way from Congress.[name]County News ArticleMore help for counties to battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic may be on the way from Congress. -
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Seeing the stars in the pandemic's darkness
Over a challenging last two years, adversity has shown us things to be grateful for and mantras for the future.[name]County News ArticleOver a challenging last two years, adversity has shown us things to be grateful for and mantras for the future.
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HPLA profiles - Jeanne Freeman
High Performance Leadership Academy graduate Jeanne Freeman is Carson City, Nev.’s Quad-County Public Health Preparedness Manager -
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HPLA profiles - Richard Sill
Richard Sill Administrator/HR Director High Performance Leadership Academy graduate -
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HPLA profiles - Dan Karlin
HPLA graduate Dan Karlin is the Lewis and Clark County, Mont. engineer
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A Discussion With County Executives on COVID Recovery & Infrastructure
NACo hosts a panel discussion with county leaders from across the country to discuss their counties’ COVID recovery efforts with investments from the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund and local infrastructure initiatives, moderated by Axios Senior Correspondent Jennifer Kingson. -
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Untold Stories Campaign Spotlight
Counties continue to invest in local priorities through the American Rescue Plan Act's Recovery Fund. Watch our latest video highlighting the county story. -
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Message from NACo President Larry Johnson to leaders in counties and parishes impacted by recent natural disasters
NACo President Larry Johnson: Thank you for your leadership and sacrifices as you serve your communities. Together, we will emerge stronger and build a brighter future for our counties and parishes.
